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Hetzinger Family History

Hetzinger Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Hettinger, Metzinger, Gettinger, Pettinger, Heringer, Bettinger

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Where is the Hetzinger family from?

You can see how Hetzinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hetzinger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hetzinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Hetzinger families living in Ohio. This was about 75% of all the recorded Hetzinger's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hetzinger families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Hetzinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hetzinger census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 36 immigration records available for the last name Hetzinger. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 87 military records available for the last name Hetzinger. For the veterans among your Hetzinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hetzinger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Hetzinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Hetzinger in 1963 was 72, and 72 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hetzinger ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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